MEETING PROFESSIONALS: NEW IN CHICAGO, AUGUST 2013

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 12:00 AM

OON RESTAURANT OPENS ON RANDOLPH STREET

After teasing Chicago diners for nearly 2 years, the long
anticipated Oon Restaurant is now open (802 W. Randolph) with chef Matt
Eversman serving up dishes in Contemporary American and Southeast Asian
cuisines. The restaurant is situated among some of Chicago's hottest
restaurants but despite the hustle and bustle outside the atmosphere is
relaxed, the drinks are progressive and the menu features tasty delights like
foie pho to barbecue tofu and scallops.

DAVANTI ENOTECA OPENS IN COURTYARD MARRIOTT

Davanti Enoteca in River North takes
over the former State Street Bread Company on the corner of State and Hubbard
streets inside the Marriott Courtyard. The
110-seat Davanti will serve Italian at its best with delicious antipasti
spreads, pizzas, pastas and fresh meat and seafood. They will also offer daily
breakfast to accommodate the hotel guests.

FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO NOW OPEN

The Fashion Outlets of
Chicago are now open in Rosemont, IL. The new $250 million mall is focusing on
luxury retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue's Off Fifth, Last Call by Neiman Marcus
and Barneys New York. In addition, outlets by top fashion names like Prada,
Gucci, Giorgio Armani and more bring a strong store list for shoppers. The mall
is a two-level 530,000-square-foot center.

Grand opening events were
held August 1-4. Shopping packages and group tour options are also available.